Engine Validation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking an Engine Validation Engineer to join their team in Peterborough. The role involves a variety of validation tasks related to diesel engines, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and have significant experience in engine validation and FMEA processes. This position offers opportunities for collaboration across global teams and may require occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in engine validation from diesel, petrol, or gas engine development.
• Familiar with FMEA process and validation plans.
• High standard of written technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines and systems.
• Coordination of engineering activities and managing test and analysis.
• Conducting work in compliance with Perkins operating procedures.

Skills

Mechanical verification

Validation plans

Failure analysis

Technical reporting

Communication

Collaboration

PC literacy

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification/experience

Tools

CANape

Osiris

Job description

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Client:

Innova Solutions

Location:

peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Engine Validation Engineer

12 Months

Stafford

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicants must be flexible as the role involves working on a wide variety of projects within a small multi skilled team. Responsibilities include:

• Mechanical verification and validation of diesel engines, components and systems.
• Defining and managing engine, system and component validation plans.
• Coordination of day-to-day engineering activity and management of test and analysis activity.
• Failure analysis and defect resolution using industry-standard methods.
• Technical reporting.
• Conducting all work to Perkins operating procedures and local work methods in order to meet compliance with quality standards.
• Support to the design function is required through FMEA process
• The role will provide the opportunity for collaboration with platform teams based at Stafford & Aurangabad facilities.
• Working closely with global Caterpillar facilities.
• Occasional overseas travel may be necessary as required by business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Engineering degree or other equivalent qualification/experience.
• Experience in engine validation gained from diesel, petrol or gas engine development.
• Experience in FMEA, validation plans definition and work/test instructions.
• Familiar with the 8D method and root cause analysis tools
• Working knowledge of industrial diesel engine systems including, but not limited to, fuel systems, cooling, turbocharging, lubrication
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. CANape, Osiris, etc.).
• Excellent organisation, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• PC literacy, excellent use of all MS Office components.
• High standard of written technical reporting.